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  • Cable announces Law Commission review of investors’ fiduciary duties

    The terms for the Law Commission’s review of fiduciary legal duties of those who manage others’ money, have been unveiled

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Businesses to be cut free from company red tape

    Business Minister Jo Swinson announces the interim results from the Company and Commercial Law Red Tape Challenge

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government takes action to cut red tape for coastal projects and investments

    Port development companies, marina builders, and smaller companies will benefit from less burdensome enforcement of regulation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fallon: No more ‘gold plating’ of EU laws

    Redoubling of action to set business free by cutting red tape

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • International Regulatory Reform Conference: closing remarks

    Conference conclusion by Chairman Michael Gibbons OBE, stressing “If it is not necessary to regulate, it is necessary not to regulate.”

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  • Smarter enforcement of regulation to cut red tape for chemicals industry

    The chemicals industry is set to benefit from more effective, less burdensome enforcement of regulation following government consultation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Common sense restored to Health and Safety

    Two reports published today reveal the Government is making rapid progress in restoring common sense to health and safety.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New code ends ‘tick box’ regulation in sales of age restricted products

    Age Restricted Products Code of Practice published today will strengthen the protection of young people and reduce red tape.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Regulator pledges to cut red tape for food manufacturers

    Action follows government campaign on enforcement. Small food manufacturers will benefit from more efficient enforcement of regulation, and…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sweet deal for growth in Birmingham

    A raft of initiatives to boost economic growth in Birmingham will be on the agenda today as Business Minister Michael Fallon visits the city…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press Release: New figures show government is winning war on red tape

    Business Minister pledges tougher action to eliminate burdens on enterprise.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government tackles red tape head on with package of measures

    A review of the way that appeals are handled by regulators launched today is the first stage of a new wave of bureaucracy busting measures announced…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Autumn Statement 2012

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has delivered his 2012 Autumn Statement to Parliament.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ‘One-in, two-out’: Government to go further and faster to reduce burdens on business and help Britain compete in the global race

    From January 2013, every new regulation that imposes a new financial burden on firms must be offset by reductions in red tape that will save…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 81% of impact assessments 'fit for purpose'

    The RPC's report says government departmental performance has improved, with 81% of the 370 impact assessments passing evaluation.

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  • Paving the way to business freedom

    Latest amendments to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill have been published.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Change to no-smoking signs regulations

    The duty to display no-smoking signs in smoke-free premises and vehicles in England is being made simpler.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Freedom Day for Business as Red Tape Stripped Back

    From 1 October 2012, tens of thousands of small businesses and hundreds of venues that host live music events will be freed from the burdens of unnecessary red tape.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Freedom day for businesses as red tape stripped back

    The reforms are part of a wider strategy to tackle red tape, including the Red Tape Challenge, which invited the public, business and the voluntary…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Chairman of the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) announced

    Jonson Cox will take up the role as designate on 1 October 2012 and will then assume full responsibility on 1 November 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government